Somersaulting Clown Doll

Joi 08-18-2008

Let’s put a smile on that face!

Why didn’t they chose something cuter than a clown - bunny, kangaroo, donkey? Clowns freak me out!

The somersaulting doll has enchanted children and adults alike since artisans began crafting this classic toy in Edo Period Japan. Now with the Karakuri Somersault Doll Kit you can bring this tradition back to life, with you own hands.

Employing a centuries old secret artisan technique collected from real Edo-period figures, the kit includes everything you need to create your own acrobatic doll (even the screwdriver!), plus a festive traditional kimono and a stylish tiered pedestal on which to stage performances. Moreover, with you pulling the strings, you can adjust the mechanism to control the velocity of the doll’s action.

While everyone else is puzzling how it works, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing the doll’s most captivating secret: this contemporary version can be assembled in about an hour.

hugo281

This is so cool I would so buy one hehehe

Hsoolien

The Japanese have always seemed to be on the edge of technology used for entertainment, they are credited with the first clockwork robots.

Nina

I really hate things like this. Mainly becuase its a really nice thing to have but difficult to have as a center piece of something like that. You always have to start it or something.

Hsoolien

It's true, toys meant more to be looked at then played with kind of defeat the purpose.

Raven

I with the both of you. I hate getting stuffgreat stuff something like his that just can't be put out normally. It would see so out of play anywhere I would want to put it.

hugo281

well I still like the clown, I would just buy it and use it for Halloween to scare some people with it lol

Sunisa

I see where Nina is coming from on this one. Now if it had motion detectors or sound detector now that would be cool as hell.

spawnschickishot

OHHHH HELLL NOOOO i hate this thing i can just think about it starting to flip by itself nooo way!! i hate clowns like spiders!!

Raven

LMAO Dreanna going to think its possessed or something, oh no run run its coming after you .

hugo281

that's funny!!! yeah like Chucky!!!

orange

pffft.. yes, sure its all wonderful and new and different, but i'll only be amazed when they can make it got back UP those steps! :P

this just looks like a pre-programmed slinky to me (notice that the "steps" are adjustable or pre-set, otherwise might it not function right?)


/rant

orange added 1 Minutes and 11 Seconds later...:Update:

remind me, that if i ever get out that way, to greet you in a clown suit!
or at least, dressed up like the joker har har har xD

spawnschickishot

lmfao please dont although i think the only clown thing that i like is jokers girlfriend i cant spell her cant name! i cant even spell at all lol

orange

Harley Quinn

she's a Jester tho.. its a little different :P

but yes, she's an awesome character

spawnschickishot

yea thats her... lol well i like her shes sexy for a character lol and i thought she was a lil different i just wasnt too sure on that ... thanks for clarifying that!!